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January 7, 2026
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MQ-9B Receives Advanced Processing Upgrade for Data-Intensive Operations

Ultra Intelligence & Communications is equipping the MQ-9B with a more advanced “brain” through its Knox-5 processor, significantly improving onboard AI and real-time data processing. The firm has secured...

January 7, 2026
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Elbit to Install Iron Fist Active Protection on NATO CV90 IFVs

European NATO-operated CV90 infantry fighting vehicles are poised for a survivability upgrade as Elbit Systems delivers its Iron Fist active protection system under new contracts from BAE Systems Hägglunds....

January 6, 2026
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Spain Launches R&D Drive to Replace Leopard 2 Main Battle Tank

Spain has selected Indra Sistemas to lead a major research and development effort supporting the creation of a future main battle tank for the Spanish Army. The €45 million...

January 6, 2026
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Morocco Begins Fielding Israeli-Made Barak MX Air Defense

Morocco has officially activated its Barak MX air and missile defense system, acquired from Israel in a 2022 defense agreement, Israeli media outlets have reported. The system’s operational status...

January 6, 2026
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Lantronix Launches AI Platform to Accelerate Drone Development

Lantronix has launched its AI-driven Drone Reference Platform, designed to streamline the development of next-generation unmanned aerial systems for defense and commercial use. Compliant with U.S. security requirements, the...

January 6, 2026
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Spain Selects Indra to Lead Future Main Battle Tank Development

Indra has been entrusted with a critical role in shaping the future of Spain’s armored forces through the development of a next-generation replacement for the Leopard 2E main battle...

January 5, 2026
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US Navy Tests Paperless Digital Medical Records Aboard Deployed Ships

The US Navy has launched operational testing of a new digital healthcare platform aboard a frontline destroyer, marking a key step toward closing persistent gaps in medical care for...

January 5, 2026
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China Unveils Concept Technology to Capture Radar Energy for Stealth Aircraft

Chinese scientists have announced the development of a so-called “smart surface” that can harvest electrical energy directly from electromagnetic radiation, potentially turning radar and communication signals into a power...

January 4, 2026
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North Korea Moves Hwasong-16B Hypersonic Missile Closer to Operational Strike Capability

North Korea has carried out a launch training drill with its Hwasong-16B hypersonic missile, signaling continued progress toward operational deployment of advanced long-range strike capabilities, according to a January...

January 4, 2026
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Türkiye Incorporates SİPER-1 Long-Range Air Defense System into Steel Dome

Türkiye has formally integrated the SİPER-1 long-range air defense system into its Steel Dome layered air and missile defense network, significantly enhancing the country’s ability to counter high-altitude and...